Items Tagged with 'emergency situations'

Washington — A new NIOSH document is intended to help underground coal miners be prepared for emergency escape.

You home may lose power for any number of reasons, including storms, wind damage and lighting strikes. If the lights go out, do you know what to do?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed emergency communications?

It appears many people are hesitant to seek emergency medical care out of fear of contracting the coronavirus. Statistics show that, over a four-week period during the early days of the pandemic, the number of ER visits was 42% lower than during the same period in 2019.

Do your employees know what to do in the event of a fire or a tornado? What about a nearby chemical spill or a gunman in the building? Ready.gov, a FEMA website aimed at educating people about preparing and responding to emergencies, urges all employers to train workers on evacuation, sheltering and lockdown procedures.